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Ops Dental Assistant - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Auburndale, Florida |
About this job
HIRING FOR AUBURNDALE DENTAL CLINIC
NOTE: ALL RESPONSES PROVIDED TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS FOR THIS VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT MUST BE VERIFIABLE ON YOUR STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
DESCRIPTION:
This full-time OPS Dental Assistant position is located in the AUBURNDALE Dental Clinic, unit of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County and functions under the supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Dentist in providing direct patient care and preventive educational services to the clients of the Polk CHD dental program. This Other Personnel Service (OPS) position has a starting salary range of $12 to $13 per hour. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times.
Travel as needed to all dental clinics to provide coverage for clinic visits.
BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory
Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) – mandatory
Participation in certain State Group Insurance benefits (must work 30 hours or more per week)
Deferred Compensation - voluntary Employee Assistance Program – voluntary Travel Reimbursements (travel related to official State business)
Health insurance coverage (you may also cover your eligible dependents)
JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Current Florida Radiography Certification
Dental Expanded Functions
Dental x-ray Certification
FL driver’s license and reliable transportation
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift boxes weighting up to 50lbs
Must be fluent in English.
Foreign language skills in Spanish or Haitian Creole are preferred but not required.
MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK BEFORE, DURING AND /OR BEYOND NORMAL WORK HOURS OR DAYS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays.
Prepares materials and assists dentists during dental procedures.
Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Records treatment information in patient records.
Exposes and develops dental diagnostic x-rays.
Applies protective coating of fluoride and dental sealants.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Schedules appointments in computer.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
Performs related work as required.
Participates in community activities as needed.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Handling and Moving objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Communicating With Persons Outside the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
NOTE: ALL RESPONSES PROVIDED TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS FOR THIS VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT MUST BE VERIFIABLE ON YOUR STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
DESCRIPTION:
This full-time OPS Dental Assistant position is located in the AUBURNDALE Dental Clinic, unit of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County and functions under the supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Dentist in providing direct patient care and preventive educational services to the clients of the Polk CHD dental program. This Other Personnel Service (OPS) position has a starting salary range of $12 to $13 per hour. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times.
Travel as needed to all dental clinics to provide coverage for clinic visits.
BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory
Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) – mandatory
Participation in certain State Group Insurance benefits (must work 30 hours or more per week)
Deferred Compensation - voluntary Employee Assistance Program – voluntary Travel Reimbursements (travel related to official State business)
Health insurance coverage (you may also cover your eligible dependents)
JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Current Florida Radiography Certification
Dental Expanded Functions
Dental x-ray Certification
FL driver’s license and reliable transportation
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift boxes weighting up to 50lbs
Must be fluent in English.
Foreign language skills in Spanish or Haitian Creole are preferred but not required.
MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK BEFORE, DURING AND /OR BEYOND NORMAL WORK HOURS OR DAYS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays.
Prepares materials and assists dentists during dental procedures.
Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Records treatment information in patient records.
Exposes and develops dental diagnostic x-rays.
Applies protective coating of fluoride and dental sealants.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Schedules appointments in computer.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
Performs related work as required.
Participates in community activities as needed.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Handling and Moving objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Communicating With Persons Outside the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
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